Ethiopia warns Eritrea of ‘grave consequences’ if it supports rebels

Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed warned Eritrea on Monday that it would face “very, very, very grave” consequences if it continued supporting Tigrayan rebels. Last month, the Tigray People’s Liberation Front (TPLF) launched an offensive against the federal government but was forced to retreat and lost control of the state. Neighboring Eritrea reportedly backed the rebels and deployed thousands of troops in Ethiopia, raising fears of a regional war. The rebels also retreated after drone attacks, and the federal government appointed a new administration in Tigray.